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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.66, 741.78 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.66, 741.78 and 441.12 is: 660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.66 : 741.78 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.66/741.78 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.66x = 741.78 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.66x = 327,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,213.99/495.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.16

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